David Barnett threw a fun curveball by backing Joe Highsmith at 80 to 1 for the Valspar, latching onto his recent T20 performance at The Players Championship following a win in Florida. Despite a missed cut at API, Barnett joked about Highsmith's 'goofy hat,' but noted his potential as an up-and-comer with decent consistency lately. His strong finish at The Players, gaining strokes across all categories, paints a picture of resilience that Barnett believes could echo Peter Malnati's success last year.